The two beloved family pets- a 1 1/2-year-old German short-haired pointer named Emma and a 2-year-old mix of the same breed called Luna – had gone missing Sunday morning from a farm in Pocopson Township. That same afternoon they were found shot between the eyes approximately six miles away.

Rich Britton, spokesman for the Chester County SPCA, said the reward has grown from $500 to $11,000. Anyone interested in contributing to the reward fund may call the Chester County SPCA at 610-692-6113, Ext. 215. Checks made out to CCSPCA can be mailed to the agency at 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, Pa. 19380.

What a sad story, hopefully with the now sizable reward someone will be ‘motivated’ to turn in whoever committed this horrific crime.